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Hiking Trails

Sri Lanka packs an extraordinary range of hiking terrain into a small island — sacred mist-shrouded summits, UNESCO cloud-forest ridges, and sweeping highland plateaux. Find your trail below.

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  • Pilgrims climbing the Hatton Nallathanniya trail to Adam's Peak summitHiking

    Adam's Peak – Hatton (Nallathanniya) Trail

    The Hatton–Nallathanniya trail is the most used route to Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada), offering a well-paved 5 km ascent to the summit.

    135 km from ColomboModerate
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  • Knuckles 05 Peak viewed from Bambarella trailHiking

    Knuckles 05 Peak – Bambarella Trail

    The Bambarella Trail, also known as Dawatagala Knuckles Natural Trail, is a moderate hike in the Knuckles Conservation Forest leading to the 05 Peak ridge.

    157 km from ColomboModerate
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  • Kirigalpoththa summit in Horton Plains National ParkHiking

    Kirigalpoththa

    Kirigalpoththa is Sri Lanka’s second highest mountain and the tallest peak open to public access, located in Horton Plains National Park.

    181 km from ColomboModerate
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  • View from Hanthana Mountain Range overlooking KandyHiking

    Hanthana Mountain Range Trail

    The Hanthana Mountain Range Trail is a popular hike near Kandy, featuring two route options and panoramic views from approximately 1,100 m elevation.

    119 km from ColomboModerate
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  • Kondagala Rock summit in Loolcandura EstateHiking

    Kondagala Rock (Loolcandura Estate)

    Kondagala Rock is a 150 m high rocky summit located within Loolcandura Estate near Deltota in Kandy District.

    147 km from ColomboEasy
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